430 S 42nd Street Boulder

ski martin acres

Status: For Sale

List Price: $1,060,000

Design Style: Ranch with full basement. Basement lives like 2nd unit with kitchenette, bathroom, laundry and storage

4 Bedrooms: 2 bedrooms upstairs and 2 at lower level

2 Bathrooms: 1 full bathroom at main level and 1 three quarter at lower level

Square Feet: 2,724 sqft (per county assessor record)

Floorplan: Step into each space virtually with a Zillow 3-D Home Tour!

Year Built:  1956, The year Elvis Presley burst onto the national scene with his breakthrough hit heartbreak Hotel and electrified television audiences, signaling the mainstream explosion of rock 'n' roll.

Included With Sale:

  • Refrigerator

  • Electric range/oven

  • Dishwasher

  • Microwave oven

  • Clothes washer and clothes dryer

  • Window blinds

  • Clothes washer and clothes dryer in basement

  • Refrigerator in basement kitchen

  • Gas range/oven in basement kitchen

  • Microwave in basement kitchen

Excluded From Sale: Tenant’s personal property

Parking: Attached 1-bay attached garage @ 200 sqft

Legal Description: LOT 11 BLK 8 MARTIN ACRES 2

Lot Size: 6,979 sqft or 0.16 acres

HVAC: Forced air furnace and central air conditioning

BVSD Schools: Creekside Elementary, Southern Hills Middle, Fairview High

Taxes: $5,660 annually (per 2025 County assessor records)

Zoning: RL1 (Low density residential)

Floodzone: Moderate Risk

Come fly with me on an aerial tour of this property!

Highlights/Features: In the heart of Martin Acres, one of Boulder's most beloved neighborhoods, this larger-than-average ranch-style home on a large lot offers comfort, character, and exceptional value. Come discover one of the best opportunities for single-family living in Boulder today.

An efficient, thoughtfully designed floor plan brings an easy flow from room to room. The spacious living room centers around a cozy fireplace and wood burning stove, while two main-level bedrooms and a full bath provide comfortable living. 

The kitchen connects to a bright sunroom and garden room overlooking the backyard where you're invited to relax and entertain. Beautiful wood floors run throughout the main level and newer windows welcome an abundance of natural light, creating bright, airy spaces that bring the outdoors in.

The fully finished lower level offers remarkable flexibility with a large family room, two conforming bedrooms with egress windows, a three-quarter bath, laundry, kitchenette and a rare under-garage storage space. With its private living configuration, the lower level presents an outstanding opportunity for multi-generational living, guest accommodations or rental income, providing buyers with the option to help offset ownership costs. 

The 7,000 square-foot property is fully fenced with lawn sprinkler system, gardens, a classic Lueb Popoff animal/tree sculpture, mature trees and offers exceptional privacy with a newer patio and built-in bench. This outdoor retreat provides privacy and tranquility. Seasonal western views showcase the nearby Foothills and iconic Flatirons. 

Keep cool this summer with air-conditioning and upgraded insulation. Recent improvements include fresh exterior paint, a Class 4 impact-resistant roof, new gutters and more.

Ideally located near Bear Creek and Boulder's extensive bike and pedestrian trail system, you'll enjoy Martin Park and convenient underpass access to the Table Mesa Shopping Center, featuring many stores, shops and restaurants, such as the Southern Sun Pub & Brewery, Southside Walnut Cafe, Whole Foods, King Soopers, Boxcar Coffee, Moe's Broadway Bagel, fitness and outdoor recreation stores and many more. Trailheads to Boulder Mountain Parks and Open Space trails are just minutes away, while easy access to public transit and commuting routes makes getting around simple.

You’ll find a rare blend of comfort, versatility, income potential, outdoor beauty, and location here at 430 S 42nd in Martin Acres - Where your home search has finally been rewarded!